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Adult, Juvenile Shot in Dallas Early Sunday; No Arrests
Dallas police are investigating a shooting on Kennison Drive that left an adult and a juvenile injured, with no arrests made and the cause under review.
Wade RamosAugust 1, 20261 min read
Federal, local officials detail sex trafficking indictments in Dallas
Eight individuals face federal charges following a raid on a Dallas adult bookstore, officials announced at a press conference Tuesday.
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Suspect Arrested After Pleasant Grove Shooting Leaves Woman, Child Injured
Dallas police arrested Jose Bacca Hernandez, 20, on a misdemeanor charge following an early Sunday morning shooting in the Pleasant Grove neighborhood that left a woman and a juvenile hospitalized.
Wade RamosJuly 28, 20261 min read
Dallas Lab Owners Pay $19.2M for Medicare Fraud
Magnolia Diagnostics and its owners agreed to pay $19.2 million to resolve allegations of billing Medicare for unnecessary respiratory pathogen panel testing.
Wade RamosJuly 23, 20262 min read
Family Seeks Additional Charges Following Teen Arrest in Lake Ray Hubbard Drowning
Relatives of a victim in a Lake Ray Hubbard drowning are calling for further legal action after a teenager was taken into custody.
Wade RamosJuly 14, 20261 min read
Teen Arrested After Body Found in North Texas Lake
Authorities have taken a 19-year-old into custody following the discovery of a teenager's body in a North Texas lake.
Wade RamosJuly 13, 20261 min read
Dozens displaced after 3-alarm fire destroys condos in Northeast Dallas
A three-alarm fire at the Campbridge Park Condominiums on Audelia Road destroyed at least 24 units and displaced more than 40 residents, with no injuries reported.
Wade RamosJuly 10, 20262 min read
Dallas Arrest Made in Decade-Old Sexual Assault Case
Dallas Police arrested Jarvis Pierce in June 2026 after new DNA testing and testimony linked him to a sexual assault case that had been unsolved for over ten years.
Wade RamosJuly 10, 20262 min read
Dallas officer hospitalized after being struck by vehicle during traffic stop
A Dallas police officer and another driver were taken to a hospital after a vehicle struck the officer's patrol car on the Marvin D. Love Freeway.
Wade RamosJuly 9, 20261 min read
Dallas Police Seek 19-Year-Old Suspect in February Fatal Shooting
Dallas police are asking for the public's help to locate Jordan Hooker, who is wanted for his role in a February shooting that killed a 24-year-old woman.
Wade RamosJuly 8, 20261 min read
One critically injured after vehicle shot at on Dallas avenue
Dallas police responded to a shooting on Maryland Avenue Tuesday night that left one person with critical injuries after their van was struck by gunfire and crashed.
Wade RamosJuly 8, 20261 min read
Dallas Police Chief Outlines Proactive Strategy and Recruitment Gains
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux describes a shift toward proactive policing and highlights recent recruitment success during a recent interview.
Wade RamosJuly 8, 20262 min read
Dallas man hospitalized after throat slash on Peavy Road
Police are investigating a throat slashing incident in Dallas that left a man hospitalized, with no arrests made and the suspect still at large.
Wade RamosJuly 8, 20261 min read
Dallas Police Chief Outlines Downtown Safety and New Foundation
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux announced a new foundation to support officers and pledged enhanced safety measures to attract investment to downtown Dallas.
Wade RamosJuly 7, 20262 min read
Two Dallas Officers Injured in Crash With Alleged Impaired Driver
Dallas police confirmed that two officers were hospitalized after their vehicle was struck by a driver accused of intoxication at an intersection in the city.
Wade RamosJuly 7, 20261 min read
Dallas Commemorates 10th Anniversary of 2016 Police Ambush
Dallas marks a decade since the July 7, 2016, ambush that killed five law enforcement officers during a downtown protest.
Wade RamosJuly 7, 20262 min read
Dallas Emergency Teams Rescue Woman Trapped in Ravine
Dallas Police and Fire-Rescue personnel rescued a woman trapped in a steep ravine behind a high school after a bystander heard her cries for help.
Wade RamosJuly 7, 20261 min read
Dallas 911 Calls Drop During Fourth of July Weekend
Dallas Police report a decrease in 911 calls and random gunfire incidents compared to last year as North Texas agencies handled hundreds of fireworks-related reports over the holiday.
Wade RamosJuly 6, 20261 min read
Four Hospitalized After Three Dallas Shootings in Early Morning Hours
Dallas police report four individuals were shot and hospitalized in stable condition following three separate incidents within an hour early Sunday.
Wade RamosJuly 5, 20261 min read
Texas DPS Names Alejandro Villegas as Featured Fugitive for July 2026
Alejandro Villegas, a 32-year-old sex offender, is named July's Featured Fugitive by Texas DPS.
Wade RamosJuly 4, 20261 min read